Philadelphia’s pitch for a WNBA team – and how 76 Place could …
Mar 28, 2024 · It may be too short notice for investors and fans to coalesce around a WNBA team in Philadelphia in 2025, but that doesn’t mean the window is closing. Discussions over 76 Place, the Market East arena, will play out this year and will be a major talking point after the city approves its budget in June.
Philadelphia among 6 cities being considered for new WNBA team
Apr 18, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia could soon get its own WNBA team. The league's commissioner named it as one of six cities under consideration for an expansion team.
Philadelphia could finally get a WNBA team. But what would it …
Jun 10, 2022 · 2024 is the earliest Philadelphia could plausibly see a full-fledged WNBA franchise. Is that too late for the city to continue embracing the memes of the 2020 election? Who’s to say.
A 2026 WNBA Franchise In Philadelphia? Will It Happen?
Jan 17, 2025 · If a WNBA franchise in Philadelphia becomes a reality, it will represent more than just the addition of another sports team. It would mark a commitment to gender equity in sports, provide a platform for emerging talent, and strengthen the city’s reputation as …
Cherelle Parker, Sixers want WNBA team in Philadelphia if arena ...
Sep 27, 2024 · On Thursday, the Sixers confirmed that they will try to bring a WNBA team to the city if the arena is built. "We share in Mayor Parker's desire to bring a WNBA franchise to Philadelphia and...
WNBA commissioner says Philadelphia is an expansion candidate
Apr 15, 2024 · Have the constant calls for Philadelphia to have a WNBA franchise finally be heard? At the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday night, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert named Philly as an expansion...
The Pitch to Bring a WNBA Team to Philadelphia
Apr 5, 2024 · The WNBA is looking to grow from 12 to 16 teams by 2028. As it surveys the landscape for potential U.S. cities, Philadelphia has been selected as one of them.
WNBA team in Philly gets boost as part of Comcast-Sixers megadeal
Jan 13, 2025 · The Sixers’ push for a WNBA franchise in Philadelphia was promised in the Center City arena plan. The addition of Comcast as a minority stakeholder in the possible expansion team is a new wrinkle.
Philadelphia in the running for WNBA franchise, Commissioner …
Apr 16, 2024 · The WNBA will once again pay for charter flights for the entire playoffs as well as for back-to-back games during the upcoming season that require air travel, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said...
Philadelphia named as potential WNBA expansion city
Apr 16, 2024 · WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed that Philadelphia is one the cities in play for league expansion.